obituaries

Mar 14, 2016

Raymond Theodore Pachuta Sr, age 80, died Monday, March 14, 2016 at Rose Lane Health Care Center.

He was born March 20, 1935, in Massillon the son of the late John (Mary) Pachuta and birth mother, Anna (Krozier) Pachuta.

Ray was an Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

He retired...

Mar 8, 2016

Norma J. Wyles, age 88 of Jackson Twp., joined her husband in Heaven on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

She was born November 17, 1927 in Massillon, daughter of the late Frank and Lena (Edie) Nussbaumer.

Norma was a founder and co-owner of Wyles Heating and Air Conditioning where she was secretary-treasurer.

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Mar 5, 2016

Omeda "Toot" E. Welsh, age 76 of Massillon passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 27, 1939 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Vernita (Davidson) and Albert Hedges.

She was a 1957 graduate of Washington High School and a proud member of the Tiger...

Mar 4, 2016

Jeffery L. Kemp, age 59 of Massillon passed away on March 4, 2016.  He was born in Massillon on August 5, 1956, son of the late Edward C. and Marion (Sanders) Kemp Sr.

He is survived by brothers Jerry Kemp and Edward C. Kemp.

Jeffery's funeral service will be Wednesday, March 9, 2016...

Mar 2, 2016

Russell "Jack" Meeting, a once very strong and physically built man able to out-work anyone; who dearly loved family and enthusiastically relished a thoroughgoing life; at age 89 on March 5, 2016 was quietly buried beside his departed wife, Lois V. "Honey Lou"(Sibila). Born in August 1926 to the late John and Bernice Meeting, Jack is survived...

Mar 1, 2016

James E. Bryan, III , age 52 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jim was an Administrator with Multi-County Juvenile Attention System for nearly 30 years.

He was a member of Faith Community Fellowship and enjoyed camping...

Feb 27, 2016

Deborah E. Hill, age 65 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016.

She was born December 22, 1950 in Ravenna, the daughter of the late Ralph and Teresa (Mazziotta) Everhart. Deborah devoted her life to taking care of others by working for state-operated care facilities, rescuing countless animals, and volunteering  at Faith in...

Feb 23, 2016

Paul E. Crum age 90 died at Jackson Ridge Center in Canal Fulton, Ohio on Tues., Feb 23, 2016.

He was born in Caldwell, Ohio November 27, 1925 the son of the late Lawrence and Amelia (Dimmerling) Crum.

He retired from Jackson Twp. where he worked as a mechanic for many years, he...

Feb 23, 2016

Valorie J. Lockhart, age 69 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born November 5, 1946 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Willard J. and Dorothy P. (Perry) Lantz. Val retired from Massillon Community Hospital where she was a respiratory therapist for 12 years. She was a member of...

Feb 20, 2016

Ruthella B. Hammer age 90, passed away at Villa Angela Care Center in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday Feb 20th, 2016.

She was born in Wellsville, Ohio December 17, 1925 the daughter of the late James Kenney and Nancy (Todd) Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald and son, James. She...

Feb 15, 2016

Frances H. McCall, age 64 of Massillon passed away on February 15, 2016.

She was born July 1, 1951 in Hammond, Indiana, daughter of the late Clemens and Helen (Grego) Grabarek.

Frances worked in the sales department for the former J & L Steel and Republic Steel. She enjoyed fishing and crossword puzzles....

Feb 11, 2016

Joseph D. Burton, age 79 of Mansfield, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of Mansfield Amvets Post #26.

Joe retired from AVI Foodsystems.

He enjoyed traveling with friends and the love of his life Nancy, playing golf, fishing, playing...

Feb 5, 2016

Donna Mae Brock, age 84, formerly of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2016 at her residence in Medina.

She was born April 7, 1931, in Canton the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth (Biery) Smith.

Donna retired after 19 years from J.C. Penney.  She was...

Feb 2, 2016

John L. Raines, age 88 of Massillon, passed away peacefully February 2, 2016. He was born May 27, 2917 in Westernport, MD, son of the late Luther and Margaret McNally Raines. He was a metallurgist at the former Republic Steel Corporation and retired in 1983. He enjoyed many years of retirement from Republic Steel. He is preceded in death...

Jan 31, 2016

Robert J. Menard, age 66 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 following a lengthy illness. He was born February 24, 1949 in Massillon. He graduated from Massillon Washington High School. Robert enjoyed wrestling and watching movies. He was a Browns fan and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by step-son James...

Jan 29, 2016

Scharon Gayle Valentine, age 67, died Friday, January 29, 2016 at her residence in Massillon. She was born August 18, 1948 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Roger and Cordelia (Billingsley) Klever. Scharon was a graduate of Tuslaw High School. She retired from R.W. Screw where she was a machinist for many years. She was very artistic and...

Jan 23, 2016

Amy L. Petrarca, age 69, of Crystal Springs died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born September 10, 1946, the daughter of the late Delmer and Louella (Geiser) Butzer. She enjoyed going fishing and playing cards. Amy was a member of Eagles 190. Amy is survived by her husband of 32 years, Richard...

Jan 21, 2016

Wayne Jennings Preisse, age 85, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Arbors of Stow.

Born in Buckhannon, WV, he came to Akron as a young boy. His business skills started early in his life as he spent years delivering papers as a paper boy. Spending his life as a committed father, provider and...

Jan 20, 2016

Paul "Jim" Kiefer, age 90, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center.

He was born July 9, 1925, in Massillon the son of the late Conrad and Edna (Kracker) Kiefer.

Jim was a Navy veteran serving during WWII.

He owned and operated Kiefer's Sohio for 48 years.

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Jan 15, 2016

Maxine Louise Nickels, age 90, died Friday, January 15, 2016 at Laurels Of Massillon.

She was born August 11, 1925 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, and had been a resident of Massillon for the past 30 years.

She was a homemaker, a member of Faith Community Fellowship and enjoyed reading.

Maxine is...